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c. cyclohexylmethanol from an alkyl halide using an S_N2 reaction

The SN2 (substitution nucleophilic bimolecular) reaction is a type of nucleophilic substitution where a nucleophile attacks an electrophile, resulting in the simultaneous displacement of a leaving group. This mechanism involves a single concerted step, leading to the formation of a transition state where both the nucleophile and the substrate are involved. The reaction rate depends on the concentration of both the nucleophile and the substrate, making it a second-order reaction.

Alkyl halides are organic compounds containing a carbon atom bonded to a halogen atom (such as chlorine, bromine, or iodine). They serve as important substrates in organic synthesis, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions. The reactivity of alkyl halides in SN2 reactions is influenced by the structure of the alkyl group; primary alkyl halides are more reactive than secondary or tertiary due to steric hindrance.

Cyclohexylmethanol is a secondary alcohol with a cyclohexyl group attached to a methanol moiety. In the context of synthesis, it can be produced by the nucleophilic substitution of an appropriate alkyl halide with a nucleophile, such as a cyclohexyl anion. Understanding the structure and reactivity of cyclohexylmethanol is essential for designing a successful synthetic route using SN2 mechanisms.